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England have announced their T20 World Cup Squad, especially omitted Jamie Smith Following a challenging ashes series, while performing calculated risks on fitness Jofra Archer and hand over uncapped call-ups to fast bowlers josh tongue.
Smith was left out despite scoring a 26-ball 60 in the last T20 international. west indies June.
However, a series of difficult tests followed AustraliaHe averaged 19.85 with the bat and came under scrutiny for his wicketkeeping, which seemed to have sealed his fate.
He had previously taken a break from white-ball matches due to heavy workload.
In contrast, josh tongueThe stock price soared. Despite never playing white ball cricket Englandhis outstanding performances during his time in Adelaide and Melbourne ashes Earned him a spot.
Tongue was also the top wicket-taker in the Hundred last season, taking 14 wickets in just six games and achieving a T20 rate of one wicket every 12.5 balls.
Jofra Archer He has been named in the 16-man squad and is expected to make a full recovery from the strain on his left side by the start of the game.
The pace bowler suffered the latest in a series of fitness setbacks after the first three Ashes Tests and is expected to be out for three to six weeks.
This leaves him with a tight schedule for England’s first group match on February 8. Brendan Cass Traveled as a substitute on a previous bilateral trip Sri Lankaready to step in if Archer encounters any further problems.
Ben Duckett Retained its position despite a difficult period Australiahis shaky status, and his appearance in social media clips raised eyebrows.
The management believes he remains dynamic and his anti-spin ability will be valuable in the subcontinent. Test opener Zak Crawley has been included in the 50-over leg of the tour of Sri Lanka despite not having played A-category cricket since December 2023.
Harry Brooke will captain the side in his first World Cup campaign and will be supported by a familiar core of players including Jos Buttler and Phil Salt. Jacob BethelAdil Rashid, Sam Curran, Liam Dawsonand Luke Wood. Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmedand Tom Banton Also received the call. It is understood that Kent’s Jordan Cox is the first substitute in the batting unit.
England will face Bangladesh west indiesItaly and Nepal are in Group C. General manager Rob Key and head coach Brendan McCallum They will be hoping for a strong performance to cement their position after their recent Ashes defeat.
England T20 squad (Sri Lanka tour and World Cup): H Brook (c), R Ahmed, J Archer (WC only), T Banton, J Bethell, J Buttler, B Carse (SL only), S Curran, L Dawson, B Duckett, W Jacks, J Overton, A Rashid, P Salt, J Tongue, L Wood.
England ODI team vs Sri Lanka: H Brook (c), R Ahmed, T Banton, J Bethell, J Buttler, B Carse, Z Crawley, S Curran, L Dawson, B Duckett, W Jacks, J Overton, A Rashid, J Root, L Wood.